Officer Frank J. Tucker

Age: 33
Provo Police Department
Accidental: Shooting

Officer Frank J. Tucker died when his duty weapon accidentally discharged. 

Officer Tucker was working a security detail at the Elk’s Carnival in Provo. Seated in the sheriff’s office in the Utah County building, he stood up to leave. His revolver fell from his belt and struck the floor where it discharged. The bullet entered Officer Tucker’s hip and ranged upward through his heart. He died almost immediately. Officer Tucker was survived by his wife and four children. He is buried in Provo City Cemetery.  

The bronze memorial name plaque for Officer Frank J. Tucker is sponsored by the Provo Police Officers Association.